Listening to the Horne

"I wish it would rain" feat. Mayer Hawthorne --> Shout out to my boy Levi for showing me the video for this...so I've been a lil' slow in posting some music from Mayer Hawthorne...my fault. He is trying to bring back that old mellow feeling from the past to R&B, I'm wit'it!

"Just aint gonna work out" feat. Mayer Hawthorne



"Hey Young World Pt.2" feat. Dave Ghetto, Mystic and Phonte --> Pulled from my huge 9th wonder collection...can't even remember which mixtape (believe it is of Dave Getto's cd produced by 9th) it came from but heard it recently in the car and definitely wanted to put you all on......FEELIN' IT!!!



"Tigallo for Dolo" feat. Phontigga --> Yeah, I know most of yall that purchased the "last" Little Brother album, Left Back came up a little disappointed but make no mistake I still bump the album and this song is self continues to show why Phonte is one the illest most dynamic lyricists in the game....FEELIN' IT!



"Neon Valley Street" feat. Janelle Monae --> Just plain beautiful. This song is dope...getting me all excited about her album. If you haven't seen or heard some of Ms. Monae's performances, Youtube her. Her voice is AMAZING...FEELIN' IT!

Support Ms. Monae's album, The ArchAndroid....a breath of fresh air to music with a voice of beauty...they let her creativity shine on this one.



"Brainswash(remix)" feat. Apollo Brown, yU, Grap Luva & Finale --> Apollo, who produced the remix of the orginal (from yU of the Diamond District), is outta Detroit. Haven't heard much of him but there is good buzz that he could be next big time producer comin' outta motor city...FEELIN IT.


Old School for the moment:

"Where did we go wrong" feat. LTD --> One of my favorites from Mr. Osborne and crew!



"Fall in Love" feat. Estelle --> Ok, Estelle. I can get with this...FEELIN IT.



"Now Til Infinity" feat. Co$$, Naledge, & Reks --> Yo, west coast in the past few years has been on the come up...Pac Div, U-N-I, ect. and the smooth joints keep coming. FEELIN IT.



"Dear God" feat. The Roots --> The Roots are coming with it again. How I Got Over will be in stores soon. Their last album 2 years ago people considered a flop. They are one of the few hip hop groups out there that consist of mainly a live band as their man production piece.



"The Do" feat. TiRon --> I am already a fan of TiRon (still jammin' to "Smile") but this Dilla produced track is making it easy to show why I am still a fan. I like this Latino infused beat.



"Paper Please" feat. Talib Kweli --> Talib steps back into his political conscientiousness that he is known for on this one talking about the immigration issue that is hugely plaguing our society now in days.

Cyberspace Officers

No, the title of this post is not some type of metaphor.

The Air Force has a new division, Cyberspace Command, which is promising to be comprised of more officer with high technical (IT related) competency.  I am impressed...go Blue!

http://www.engadget.com/2010/05/18/u-s-air-force-gets-3-000-new-cyberspace-officers/

just some news clips

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=126890800

Portugal has now ratified the homosexual marriages into it's law system. Found that to be interesting since it's foundation is Catholic and the Latino culture heavily frowns upon the homosexual community. Argentina also recently passed a law allowing the marriages as well...I'm starting to see a trend here.

Yeah, I know I am little late on this one but kudos to Notre Dame's first black valedictorian, Katie Washington, representing the class of 2010...Job well done!!!!!!

The Euro is heavily sliding against the dollar and of course the British Pound barely moves.  Might be a good time for a Eurotrip but then again, Iceland volcanic ash could make it for a longer than expected stay

Race bigotry, no sympathy

http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0510/37131.html

The law prohibits the teaching of any classes that promote “the overthrow of the United States government,” “resentment toward a race or class of people,” “are designed primarily for pupils of a particular ethnic group” or “advocate ethnic solidarity instead of the treatment of pupils as individuals.”

Definitely wanted to post my thoughts on this one...to the point.

Ethnic studies brings about offense behavior towards the government, really? How does a class on learning about other cultures relay to over throwing the government? Is that those who are in power are afraid of people gaining the truth of history of the United States overthrowing governments less powerful than them. Do we need to mention Guatemala, Chile, ect.?

I remember back in high school (late 90's early 2000's) still learning the same ole history and knowing little about my own or any ones else culture except for Europe (mainly British) and US history. If we, the United States of America, claim to be such a diverse country that is open to other cultures, why are we sending the message that learning about another culture mean you are dishonoring your country?

If you travel anywhere else outside of the U.S, the most common language used other than the language of the native country, is English. Yet most of us north Americans do not even want to take the time to learning and master another country's language.

So as far as resent towards another class of people, I ask what message are we sending then by removing ethnic study courses from a curriculum???

Just wanted to start a discussion on this one...i know this was not the most intricate or thorough post but always willing to put it out there for the fam

Phenomenal Man by Charles Fox

Handsome Men wonder where my secret dwells

I'm don't resemble Boris, Shemar, or Mr. Chestnut anyone can tell

But when I start to tell them,

They think I'm jiving

I say

It's in the depth of my voice

The conviction of my speech

The pep in my step

The length of my reach

I am a man

Phenomenally

Phenomenal Man

That's me.

I walk into a crowd

Just as tranquil as can be

I don't have to call attention to myself through gestures

All eyes are on me

Women wonder about my quiet demeanor and what lurks below the surface

I move with extreme confidence and determination,

I am a King with a purpose

The inferno of emotion, boiling right beneath the exterior

I don't brag, boast, or bother

To trivial things, I am superior

I am a man, an African Monarch

I'm proud of my full lips and the texture of my mane

I am the personification of perseverance

Strong and unwavering

Complex yet difficult while still simple and plain

I'm a man

Phenomenally

Phenomenal Man

That's me.

Some women wonder what attracts them to me

When they look at my face

Gorgeous is not what they see

What they observe is confidence and that's all I can be

Phenomenally

It is the obscurity of my soul

The charm of my heart

My individuality

My willingness to be myself

That makes women pick me up

And leave the 'flashy replica'on the shelf

Phenomenal man

I don't have to talk too loud

Or self promote

When I get the best of you, there is no need for me to gloat

The complexion of my skin, the freckles on my face

The grip of my warmth

The sincerity of my faith

It's the genuine nature of my passion

The stride of my feet

That frustrates the insecure

And makes my life complete

I'm a man

Phenomenally

Phenomenal Man

That's me.

Off the Record

"Hot N Fun" feat. N.E.R.D. & Nelly Furtado --> sorta feeling this one from the band outta the 7-5-7! Can't wait for this next N.E.R.D. album to release!



"Love letter to the beat" feat. Lupe, Chad Hugo and Ms. Keys --> not too bad, i liked it so i put it up here.



"Who Dat" feat. J. Cole --> some mo' hot fiya from J. Cole...blllladat! FEELIN IT!



"Can't Back Down" feat. Bad Habbits --> Hearing this gave me the 80's Prince & The Revolution type feel. A band out of Boston....FEELIN IT.



"Tell Me Bout It" feat. Sene --> another smooth joint from Sene....FEELIN IT.



"Different" feat. Goapele and Mos Def --> the usual smooth sensual sound from Goapele. I've been a fan of her for a good minute. She's got a new album coming out soon if anyone is interested.



"Dream Master/Epoch" feat. Mega Ran & K-Murdock --> Interesting use of the Nintendo tunes, kinda like these joints....just wanted to put some creativeness out there.


In lue of the most recent passing the elegantly soulful and beautiful songstress, Ms. Lena Horne Passed away at 92, what a blessing! May she rest in peace.

This is from one of her most infamous pieces and musical, Stormy Weather



...and good ole Sesame Street....Thanks Ms. Horne :) ....